We start sailing and racing in early May.  FBYC is located on Frenchman's Bay, protected from Lake Ontario.  Our environment provides excellent bay sailing/racing in a very safe environment, while Lake Ontario is accessible via a navigable channel.

Opti Race Team: 9-13 years old ( Boat Charter Available).
Performance Race Team: age 12 and up racing Byte, Laser Radial or Laser. ( CYA Silver Lever VI and Gold Level VII)

Our Performance Race Team has produced world-class sailors and members of the Canadian National & Olympic Team.

For session availability call Doug Welch at 905-640-2481
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Our Performance Race Team Registration Fee provides the following:
	Junior Membership at Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club		Sunday Afternoon Coaching in May and June (from 12:00 PM)
	Boat Storage & Locker		Coaching by CYA certified Race Coaches/Instructors
	Tuesday Evening Club Races starting in early May		Coaching at Selected Regattas throughout the Summer up until the end of the CORK International Regatta
	Club trailers for both race teams		Tuesday Evening Coaching (when the team is in town)
	Dedicated Coach and Support boat		Performance Race Team Intensive Race Camp from July 5 to August 20
Our OPTI Race Team Registration Fee provides the following:
	Junior Membership at Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club		Coaching by CYA certified Race Coaches/Instructors
	Boat Storage & Locker		Coaching at Selected Regattas throughout the Summer up until the end of the CORK International Regatta
	Tuesday Evening Club Races starting in July		Dedicated Coach and Support boat
	Club trailers for both race teams		OPTI Race Team Intensive Race Camp from July 5 to August 20

 

* Opti racers can join the Sailing School later summer sessions to achieve White and Bronze levels qualifications

** Performance Race Team sailors with only Bronze level IV may join the race team but will need to complete their Bronze level V at the second Bronze level session of the sailing school (They will not be able to attend CORK)

 

 

 

Program

Fun filled program prepared by our CYA certified Race Coaches. The performance program covers the following:

 

 

Sportsmanship	Boat preparation and maintenance
Sailing theory	Meteorology, waves and current
Racing theory and rules	Boat handling and Tactics
Physical fitness and training	Sailing and Nutrition
Sports Psychology and goal setting	Basic Sport Medicine for Sailors/Racers

 

 

Note: the Opti Race Team will cover a subset of the above at a level appropriate to each student
We recommend that racers under 150 lbs (68Kg) sail in Byte. The optimum weight for Laser Radial is 155 lbs (70.5Kg). The optimum weight for Laser full rig is 176 lbs (80 Kg). Please contact us for a discussion on the topic and help on selecting your ideal boat.

The Byte is the sailboat for youth as recommended by Russell Coutts, Helmsman of Team Alinghi, winner of the America's Cup 2003.

The FBYC Sailing School has one Byte that can be chartered or purchased.

Fees*

 

 

Performance Race Team	$1200.00 (supply your own Byte or Laser)
Opti Race Team	$1200.00
Opti Charter	$500.00

* Register and pay early to benefit from an early registration discount.

Registration Forms

Opti Race Team

Performance Race Team

We Embrace the FBYC Junior Sail Program Values

Sportsmanship	conduct (as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
Team Spirit	the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
Integrity	firm adherence to a code of moral values
Self Respect	a proper respect for oneself as a human being
Courage	mental or moral strength to venture, persevere in the face of difficulty and adversity
Honesty	fairness and straightforwardness of conduct
Persistence	to go resolutely in spite of past challenges or failures
Humility	a disposition to be humble
Self Confidence	confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
Inclusiveness	involving all Jr Sail participants in activities, refusing to participate in cliques

Useful Links

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FBYC Race Team Wiki

Ontario Sailing Association (OSA)

OSA Dinghy Race Schedule (OSA)

Canadian Yachting Association (CYA)

Laser Class North America

International Laser Class Association (ILCA)

Byte Class Association

Opti Class